Effexor and Pregnancy WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Effexor and Pregnancy
Use of Effexor during pregnancy could cause potential harm to the fetus. Reports have shown that fetuses exposed to Effexor during the third trimester may experience complications that require hospitalization. Some of these may include breathing problems, feeding problems, seizures, and lack of oxygen in the blood.1
Fast Facts:
- The FDA has listed Effexor as a pregnancy category C medication.2
- The effects of Effexor use during pregnancy are not adequately known.3
- You should tell your doctor if you become pregnant or are trying to become pregnant while taking Effexor.3
- Effexor is a brand name for the antidepressant called venlafaxine used in the treatment of depression and anxiety disorders; it is in the class known as SNRIs.4
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Research Notes References
- ↑ eMedTV: Effexor and Pregnancy
- ↑ Cerner Multum (via Drugs.com): Effexor and Pregnancy
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 PDRHealth: Effexor-Special Information If You Are Pregnant or Breastfeeding
- ↑ Wikipedia: Venlafaxine (Effexor)-Pregnancy, Labor, and Delivery
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- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
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- Last update: Oct. 15, 2009
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- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Pregnancy and Effexor, Use of Effexor During Pregnancy, Pregnancy and Effexor Use, Pregnancy and Effexor Usage
- Last update: Apr. 27, 2009
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